The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 35,400
€ 34,700
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.2
71.9
80.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.1 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.27 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
687 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
687 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
108 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
